Hitler expects to terrorise and cow the people of this mighty city: Little does he know the spirit of the British nation, or the tough fibre of the Londoners.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Churchill asserts that the British people will not be intimidated by Hitler's threats.
- In plain terms
- The British will not be scared by Hitler.
- What can you take from it?
- Courage can resist threats and terror.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives a nation its fighting spirit?
Another view
Threats can sometimes succeed through fear.
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